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Cultural celebrations often resonate in harmony, unity, and fraternity with other creative fields, together making up an ecosystem of art. Indeed, one of the most memorable parts of film events is the musical performances—also a platform for messages the organizers wish to convey.
This year, despite a reality check for ‘Barbie’, Greta Gerwig’s film has taken matters into its own hands in musical terms, completely dominating the musical segment of the ceremony—a development somewhat anticipated following its double nomination in the Best Original Song category. Both songs will be performed live during the ceremony, complemented by other names to form a curious mix that represents the beautiful synergistic tree of cinema and music. The finalists in said category, precisely.
Diverse styles with a common thread
Kicking off the performances at the Dolby Theatre will be Ryan Gosling, alongside Mark Ronson. Gosling’s musical talent was previously showcased in ‘La La Land’, but it was hard to imagine him elevating it further with a song from a movie about Barbie. Yet, “I’m Just Ken” has become a social media phenomenon and, after massive demand, one of the anthems set to entertain at this year’s Oscars.
Born in 2001, Billie Eilish stands a strong chance of claiming her second Oscar in 2024. Her first came in 2021 with “No Time to Die” from the film of the same name, which she performed and composed with her brother Finneas O’Connell. This year, she’s the favorite to win the Oscar in the same category for “What Was I Made For?” from ‘Barbie’, which she will perform live for the audience’s delight.
Breaking from the mold and continuing with the list of nominees, Becky G will perform. Her song “The Fire Inside” is doubly special for the six-time Latin Grammy winner as it could net her first Oscar, being the main theme of ‘Flamin’ Hot: The Flavor That Changed History’, Eva Longoria’s directorial debut. Following that, Jon Batiste will perform “It Never Went Away” from the documentary ‘American Symphony’.
Lastly, a performance guaranteed to evoke emotion due to the uniqueness of the piece will come from Scott George, who will perform “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)”, part of the soundtrack for ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. The heritage of George, hailing from the Osage nation which the tragedy in Martin Scorsese’s film centers on, serves as a powerful statement of identity at a ceremony increasingly open to the world.
The complete list of performances, aligning with the finalists for Best Original Song, is as follows:
– “I’m Just Ken”, by Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson.
– “What Was I Made For?”, by Billie Eilish.
– “The Fire Inside”, by Becky G.
– “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)”, by Scott George
– “It Never Went Away”, by Jon Batiste.
